Community Calendar Jan. 18 - Feb. 5

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THURSDAY, JAN. 18

Diabetes Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19 in the Boone County Hospital 4th floor conference room. The program topic is “What Resolutions?” presented by Kathy Moen, RDN, LDN, CDE, Boone County Hospital Diabetes Center. No pre-registration is required.

Hop on in out of the cold for a kangaroo-themed storytime at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18 in the Ericson Public Library children’s department. There will be stories, crafts, and activities for infants to Pre-K.

FRIDAY, JAN. 19

United Community School will host a community fun night from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 at United School, 1284 U Ave., Boone. There will be roller skating, a bounce house, cupcake walk, photo booth, crafts, face painting, LEGO and more. Pizza, popcorn, shakes and beverages will be available for purchase. The Education Foundation silent auction will be in south commons throughout evening. Please no unattended children.

SATURDAY JAN. 20

Ward 5 Councilman Greg Piklapp will be hosting his first Coffee with a Councilman at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Jan. 20 at the Dutch Oven Bakery in downtown Boone. Any questions on City of Boone issues, future project and goals are welcome. Piklapp can be reached with questions about the event at 515-298-3365 or by email at gpiklapp@yahoo.com.

MONDAY, JAN. 22

Jessica from the Boone YMCA will have a “New Year, New You - Healthy Living” talk to help you with your fitness and nutrition goals for a healthier you at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22 in the Ericson Public Library 2nd floor meeting room.

TUESDAY, JAN. 23

Ericson Public Library welcomes knitters (and all needlecrafters) to knit one, purl two, share what they are working on and help novices at Knit Night from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 in the Fireplace Room. Never knitted? The library will set you up with yarn and needles - for free.

Writers of all genres, ages, and experience levels are welcome to join in Writers’ Workshop from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 in the Ericson Public Library 2nd floor meeting room. Bring your imagination!

WEDNESDAY JAN. 24

To kick off the fifth annual “In My Boots 5K” in spring 2018, Des Moines Area Community College is going to show a series of veteran-affairs-related films. Through the group, “Paws & Effect” DMACC received a substantial grant enabling the college to show these top quality, highly honored and acclaimed films. DMACC strongly encourages not only campus participation, but participation from the entire DMACC district and the whole Boone Community. DMACC requests make plans now to be included, along with students, as DMACC examines many veteran-related issues. The first film, Almost Sunrise, will be shown at 7 p.m. on Jan. 24 on the Boone Campus. Before the movie, there will be a panel discussion along with speaker Tom Voss, from the movie, about topics like PTSD in the Boone Campus Theatre. Voss will also speak at 6:30 p.m. in the Boone Campus Courter Center and desserts will be served at 6 p.m. in the Courter Center before hand.

Swing on in fora monkey-themed storytime at 10 a.m. on Wendesday, Jan. 24 in the Ericson Public Library children’s department. There will be stories, crafts, and activities for infants to Pre-K.

Join tweens and teens to watch Anime/Manga movies at 4 p.m. on Wendesday, Jan. 24 in the Ericson Public Library’s second floor meeting room. Snacks provided.

SATURDAY, JAN. 27

The public is invited to hear Jim Mowrer, candidate for secretary of state, present a learner-friendly informative talk, “Will You Be Able to Vote?”, regarding what voters need to know regarding required registration to vote in 2018 and beyond. It will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 27 in the Ericson Public Libray second floor conference room. Everyone is invited; doughnuts and coffee provided. It is sponsered by the Boone County Democrats Central Committee.

SATURDAY, FEB. 3

The public is invited to a “Meet, Greet, & Eat” with Dr. Andy Holden McGuire, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3 at the Tic Toc Trattoria, 716 Keeler St. Bring your friends and family to meet Dr. McGuire and learn why she cares about the people of Iowa and how she would make a difference as Governor and eat pizza.